I'd guess because he's a "name" with connections to the area thanks to his stint at the 'Pool. Can't honestly think of any other reason, his coaching record is abysmal; was laughably dire at Celtic and failed to take Jamaica even into the CONCACAF final qualifying group.

&, I don't know if you've ever had the "pleasure" to catch him "presenting" on 5, but I'd suggest his appointment won't have anything to do with his eloquence on the beautiful game either.

That's what I feared - what is GIMH like if Tranmere have a bad trot? - I can imagine morose might be an understatement

For the first time I think Liverpool actually have a chance next year although I hope they fail, Think it is going to be very close between the top 4 next season and I really can't predict a winner. Think Arsenal will improve. Hull, Burnley and Wolves for the drop although would like one of those two to stay up but lost all sympathy for Hull.
As for league 1 I think Brentford will stay up relatively comfortably, would be happy with mid-table.

Er, we signed Fellaini for 15mil last summer, and were bidding close to 18mil for Moutinho.

The van der Meyde off-loading should help us a bit in the capture of Owen, though. He'd better not be asking for more than 50k considering his record in the past couple of seasons.

Did indeed, but apart from Fellaini, who else did Everton actually splash some cash on? IIRC the 3/4 other players brought in were either loans or free transfers. The sale of Andy Johnson is what funded the Fellaini bid.

Originally Posted by Jono

Mitch Johnson is ****ing awesome for cricket.

Originally Posted by pasag

Ponting's ability to ton up in the first innings of a series should not be understated. So much pressure, so important. What a great!

Er, we signed Fellaini for 15mil last summer, and were bidding close to 18mil for Moutinho.

The van der Meyde off-loading should help us a bit in the capture of Owen, though. He'd better not be asking for more than 50k considering his record in the past couple of seasons.

Have you seen his 34-page brochure?
Were it not for an unhappy spell at Real Madrid and two injury-scarred years at Newcastle, he would be spoken about in the same breath as Torres and Ronaldo and valued in the priceless figures that only match-winning goalscorers ever justify.

Owen "is about to make the biggest decision of his football career", and explains that the 29-year-old is "good looking" and "charismatic"."

As for him going to Everton, I can't see it firstly due to his wage demands and secondly he doesn't fit in with the system they use. AJ worked as he tracked back and was a carthouse upfront that always put himself about, Owen does sweet FA. The Yak is back next season as well.

I'd guess because he's a "name" with connections to the area thanks to his stint at the 'Pool. Can't honestly think of any other reason, his coaching record is abysmal; was laughably dire at Celtic and failed to take Jamaica even into the CONCACAF final qualifying group.

&, I don't know if you've ever had the "pleasure" to catch him "presenting" on 5, but I'd suggest his appointment won't have anything to do with his eloquence on the beautiful game either.

I'd guess because he's a "name" with connections to the area thanks to his stint at the 'Pool. Can't honestly think of any other reason, his coaching record is abysmal; was laughably dire at Celtic and failed to take Jamaica even into the CONCACAF final qualifying group.

&, I don't know if you've ever had the "pleasure" to catch him "presenting" on 5, but I'd suggest his appointment won't have anything to do with his eloquence on the beautiful game either.

Originally Posted by fredfertang

That's what I feared - what is GIMH like if Tranmere have a bad trot? - I can imagine morose might be an understatement

Originally Posted by dontcloseyoureyes

Same as he's been for the last couple of decades you'd imagine

Nah look, that's poor form.

Sky Sports News have now confirmed the appointment of Barnes. The club haven't, but that's to be expected, they are probably just getting round to confirming our final league position

Anyway, I believe the reason for the strange managerial dealings at PP to be to do with administrative chnages. There are takeover rumours all over the place and whilst I don't believe some of the personnel that are being tipped (Fowler & McManaman) I definitely think there are new owners of some sort coming in. Sacking Moore was dramatic and odd to say the least, and appointing Barnes even stranger. McAteer is set to be his assistant, which I imagine is for lower-league knowledge. As much of a tit McAteer is, I've heard good things about his coaching.

Dunno, it's not the appointment I'd have made (should have got Coppell ) but now that they are seemingly here then I've no choice but to get behind them. Got a hell of a job on their hands though. We've got no players.

Edit, oh and yes he does have connections in the area. Lives on the peninsula, in fact

"The PFA does not represent players when they have broken the law and been convicted on non-football matters."- Gordon Taylor in 2009 following Marlon King's release after a prison sentence for sexual assault & ABH

Hopefully, without Ronaldo, we'll learn how to play football again. Wingers who like to pass and cross, strikers who feel the need to get into the penalty area once in a while. Become a team again rather than a one man show.

Get Berbatov to stay up front, allow Rooney the right to roam without care, with a solid 4 anchored behind them (by solid, meaning no Anderson for at least 6 months untill he remembers what football is)

Like it or not we need a left winger more than we need a right winger (though one of them wont hurt too, especially if Nani decides the only shoes of Ronaldo's he's stepping into are his pink slippers), depending if Hargreaves can find a kneecap or two, might need a holding midfielder.

Oh and a keeper without Parkinsons would help (even the one with Tourettes could control himself better)

"All are lunatics, but he who can analyze his delusions is called a philosopher." - Ambrose Bierce

Langeveldt: I of course blame their parents.. and unchecked immigration!GingerFurball: He's Austrian, they tend to produce the odd ****ed up individualBurgey: Be careful dealing with neighbours whose cars don't have wheels but whose houses do.Uppercut: Maybe I just need better strippers